Loyens & Loeff has launched an Islamic finance practice – in a move thought to make Loyens the first Benelux firm to target the sector with a dedicated team.

The launch follows the hire of Islamic finance specialist Marjorie Sinke, who joined Loyens as of counsel in February to head up the new team. Sinke – a former judge at The Hague – joins Loyens after running her own Islamic finance consultancy. She was also previously an associate at Benelux giant Stibbe.